Casisano
Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Tuscany
Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva comes from a single vineyard at one of the highest and most prestigious altitudes in the southeast of Montalcino. This 4.4-acre plot within Podere Casisano yields a wine that balances structure, elegance, and harmony. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, it showcases a deep ruby color with garnet hues. The complex nose melds ripe fruit with a sweet spiciness from extended aging. On the palate, it offers velvety tannins and a perfect balance of bold structure and refined elegance, finishing fresh and harmonious.
Vineyard
From specially selected grapes from the finest plot of the Colombaiolo vineyard, one of the highest in the Denomination. The Cordon Spur-trained vines have a density of 5,000 plants per hectare, on soil that is rich in galestro (schistous clay) with insertions of sandstone.
Winemaking
Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28-30 degree celcius in 70hl wooden vats for 20-25 days, with pumping over daily and long rack and return. Maturation for 4 years; first year in tonneaux of first-pass and the other three years in 19 and 25 hl Slavonian oak casks, followed by bottle-aging for at least 6 months.
Vintage
Rainy winter with average temperatures. Fresh mild spring, with a significant lowering of the temperature in the second half of April and scare rain also during summer, the cool nights in July partially compensated for the water shortage. The rain came at the beginning of September and in combination with mild temperatures, avoided the risk of a too-accelerated final ripening of the grapes, allowing for balanced aromas. Sunny October created ideal conditions for the grape harvest. The harvested grapes showed a remarkable complexity in aromas and tannins elegant and excellent natural acidity.
Tasting Note
A deep, intense ruby with tinges of garnet, it offers a fine, complex nose, in which the fruit combines with a sweet spiciness deriving from its long aging. On the palate it is austere, with ripe, velvety tannins producing an excellent balance between great structure and elegance. The finish is fresh and harmonious.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Sangiovese
Appellation
Tuscany
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$149
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast - December 1, 2023
James Suckling - November 22, 2022
Trade Materials
Videos
Wine Tasting with Filippo Bartolla: Casisano Brunello di Montalcino
July 14, 2021 - Part of the Tommasi winery estates, Podere Casisano represents a life-long dream of the Tommasi family to begin producing top-quality Brunello di Montalcino wines in Tuscany. Born and refined in…
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Rosso di Montalcino
Casisano Rosso di Montalcino is a classic expression of Sangiovese Grosso, the Sangiovese clone used to make both Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. Lively and elegant, Casisano Rosso has a round medium body, with soft and velvety tannins, and the wine perfectly and faithfully reflects Montalcino's unique terroir.
Brunello di Montalcino
Casisano’s Brunello di Montalcino is distinguished by its elegance and its deep ruby red color. It unites potency and refinement and has excellent aging potential. The wine presents a good concentration on the mid-palate and a persistent aftertaste, with a rounded and voluptuous body, and interesting, silky tannins, typical of the prestigious wines of Montalcino. With its tempting perfumes of red berries and its clean freshness, the complexity of this wine presents an excellent balance.
